For Your Happiness - Chapter 46 - Shao Han’s Excessive Worry

Wu Di looked at Shao Han with a mix of heartache and affection, gently kissed her face, and thought to himself that he shouldn’t let her work so hard.

Shao Han slept soundly for a long time, and when she woke up, it was already evening. The first thing she thought of as she opened her eyes was to check the time, so she turned over to look at the electronic clock beside her bed.

“Oh, is it almost seven o’clock?” Shao Han panicked. “I slept for so long? Why didn’t anyone wake me? I need to deliver meals to mother and Shao Bin.” She spoke to Wu Di as she got out of bed.

“Don’t worry,” Wu Di barely had time to respond.

“How can I not worry?” Shao Han said somewhat reproachfully.

“Shao Han,” Wu Di called out to her, “can you listen to me finish?”

“Let’s talk on the go; I need to buy some food to take to them,” Shao Han said impatiently.

“It’s already been taken care of.”

“What? Who took it, you?” Shao Han stopped and turned back to look at Wu Di.

“I wanted to go, but Liu Xin said she would do it, so she went.”

“What about the little baby then? If Liu Xin went to deliver the meals, what about the baby?”

“This afternoon, the domestic helper and Liu Xin’s mother were at home helping take care of the little baby, so Liu Xin made the meals and delivered them.”

“Oh, that’s good then,” Shao Han relaxed.

“Shao Han, can you not be so tense all the time?”

“I… I’m sorry, I was a bit harsh on you just now.”

“It’s okay, I know you’re anxious, but you also need to trust others, you know. You’re not the only good daughter in this family.” Wu Di felt that Shao Han was taking on too much responsibility for herself, though there was nothing wrong with that. “I think… maybe we should hire a caregiver to take care of mother.”

“No!” Shao Han immediately objected.

“I don’t want one. How can a caregiver compare to one’s own children?” Shao Han found Wu Di’s suggestion completely unacceptable. “Besides, mother would feel uncomfortable. It’s different with her own children; how can a caregiver be the same? Would they know what mother likes to eat or what she needs? Would they care for her as meticulously as her own family would when bathing her or helping her move?”

“Shao Han, today’s caregivers are all professionally trained. Can you please trust their professional integrity?”

“No, I don’t want to.” Shao Han protested.

“But in your current state, you’re going to wear yourself out. You’re so tense,” Wu Di said seriously.

“I won’t, definitely not. I’m young; it won’t happen.”

“Shao Han,” Wu Di’s voice grew louder.

Shao Han looked at Wu Di and suddenly burst into tears, which startled him and made him freeze. Shao Han took a step forward and threw herself into his arms.

“Wu Di, I’m scared. I’m afraid something’s going to happen to Mom. I really am scared. I want my mom. I want her to be healthy.” Shao Han hated feeling weak, but at that moment she wanted to be vulnerable in his arms and needed his protection.

Wu Di understood that Shao Han always valued her family and recognized her anxiety. “Don’t worry, babe. I’m here for you. Let’s observe for a few more days; if there’s no improvement, we’ll take your mother to a hospital in Shanghai for a re-evaluation.”

“Okay.” Shao Han sobbed in response.

“Then I’ll go to the hospital, and I’ll take care of her tonight. You should go home. Isn’t there something you need to take care of at the hotel?”

“How can I feel at ease going back looking at you like this? I’ve asked Xu Zhuo to keep an eye on things there. I’ll stay with you for a few days.”

“Wu Di…” Shao Han cooed, tears welling up again. She really wanted him to stay by her side, but she knew she had to be sensible and not make a fuss. Now that Wu Di offered to stay, she couldn’t help but feel delighted.

“You just need to be at the hospital before nine o’clock. Let’s go get something to eat first; you haven’t eaten much all day.”

“I…”

“No skipping meals,” Wu Di insisted, knowing Shao Han was thinking of not eating again.

“Okay.” Shao Han nodded obediently.

Wu Di took Shao Han to a restaurant and ordered some light dishes and a small serving of wontons. Eating something warm like this, especially in the chilly season of late autumn and early winter, was truly comforting.

After finishing their meal while chatting, Wu Di drove Shao Han to the hospital. Upon arriving, Shao Bin mentioned that the doctor had visited in the afternoon, consulted about the medications Mrs. Shao needed, and thanks to some connections, he had managed to arrange a private ward for her, which made things much more convenient.

“I had the doctor prescribe the best medicine for Mom,” Shao Bin told Shao Han and Wu Di.

“Yes, that’s appropriate,” Wu Di agreed with Shao Bin’s approach.

Shao Han didn’t interfere; she believed such matters could be left to the men in the family, and her role was to take good care of her mother.

“You two go home and rest,” Shao Han suggested to the men.

“Let me stay a little longer; Shao Bin can go back first,” Wu Di said, reluctant to leave Shao Han.

“No need, these past days haven’t been easy without a private room. Mom has had trouble even wiping her body. I want to help her clean up in a bit; you guys being here…”

“Oh,” Wu Di understood and gave Shao Han a deep look, “then I’ll head back. Call me if you need anything, and I’ll bring breakfast tomorrow morning.”

“Okay,” Shao Han gave Wu Di a sweet smile.

“Then we’re off,” Shao Bin said, seeing the couple’s deep affection and hurriedly spoke up.

“Go ahead,” Shao Han said as she walked them out, watching them leave. The nurse then came in to check Mrs. Shao’s temperature and blood pressure. Once done, Shao Han went to the restroom to get some hot water and carefully helped her mother wipe her body and change out of her old clothes, which she then washed.

“Ah, the day has come when a daughter takes care of me,” Mrs. Shao remarked somewhat wistfully.

“Heh, you took care of us like this when we were young, right?”

“I’m old now.”

“Mom, there you go again,” Shao Han didn’t want her mother to continue, nor did she want her mother to grow old.